***Southampton v Champions Official Match Thread***

[Outcast]

Re Akanji.
Agree he is not the best out there, but he looks like he is a fella that has his head and heart in the right place, stays fit and doesn’t moan and suspect he is working his ass off in training.
I think that is enough for me
He is a great squad player to have when Stones and Laporte are players that can’t be trusted.

I like him.

You'd like my nan, maybe we should start her along with Akanji??

[Beefymcfc]

Re Akanji.
Agree he is not the best out there, but he looks like he is a fella that has his head and heart in the right place, stays fit and doesn’t moan and suspect he is working his ass off in training.
I think that is enough for me
He is a great squad player to have when Stones and Laporte are players that can’t be trusted.

That's pretty much my take. I just get riled up when he's made into the next scapegoat/boo boy. He's not world class, but some of the stuff he's picked on, is just ridiculous.

He’s done very well, especially as it’s his first season. Yes, he’s made mistakes but who doesn’t in our defence when we concede a goal.

[john@staustell]

Tuchel will make the mistake of trying to defend and Bayern cannot defend . The goalie . Swiss National player operates in panic mode - only there because Neuer did himself in Skiing ( Never a pastime for pro footballers , it demands so much on your knees).

Bayern got lucky today .

Really surprised they are permitted to ski.
maybe not

[Nigels Tackle]

thank fuck the sun’s gone down

[blues2win]

Come on City!! Strong start to the second half please.

[CTID Hants]

DE BRUYNE BECOMES QUICKEST MAN TO 100 PREMIER LEAGUE ASSISTS

Another record broken

[PeterParker]

thank fuck the sun’s gone down

Was about time.
The only good thing about that newspaper is to wrap fish in it.

[Mase]

We’ve gone from the argument being - why is Akanji over Laporte to - who likes Akanji?

I’m sure the fucker is a lovely guy but he should be 5th choice. He shouldn’t be in front of Laporte.

[john@staustell]

We’ve gone from the argument being - why is Akanji over Laporte to - who likes Akanji?

I’m sure the fucker is a lovely guy but he should be 5th choice. He shouldn’t be in front of Laporte.

As I said, right footer

[PeterParker]

Let’s get another one please because these cunts will get every decision this half.

[Indianablue]

how was that a foul by Grealish

[KinkyKinkladze]

Almost goal of the season there. Fantastic play.

[nottsblue]

Gundogan should have at least hit the target there. Poor miss

[blues2win]

Good try from Ilkay. Keep it going City.

[Indianablue]

Gundogan should have at least hit the target there. Poor miss

agreed

[nottsblue]

Wow. Possibly a tactical sub before an hour is out

[Harry Dowd scored]

Wow. Possibly a tactical sub before an hour is out

Rarer than a Lineker tax return

[Beefymcfc]

We’ve gone from the argument being - why is Akanji over Laporte to - who likes Akanji?

I’m sure the fucker is a lovely guy but he should be 5th choice. He shouldn’t be in front of Laporte.

I fucking love Jim. Should start every game, which he does.

[mr_nool]

Re Akanji.
Agree he is not the best out there, but he looks like he is a fella that has his head and heart in the right place, stays fit and doesn’t moan and suspect he is working his ass off in training.
I think that is enough for me
He is a great squad player to have when Stones and Laporte are players that can’t be trusted.

That's pretty much my take. I just get riled up when he's made into the next scapegoat/boo boy. He's not world class, but some of the stuff he's picked on, is just ridiculous.

He’s done very well, especially as it’s his first season. Yes, he’s made mistakes but who doesn’t in our defence when we concede a goal.

Like The Winstons sang, Amen Brother!

[CTID Hants]

Sensible sub mahrez been anonymous